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... search List of movies Remaining battery Scene Recognition icons Flash charge in progress AF illuminator 14GB Continued r Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot Mode Scene Selection Picture Effect Graphic display Image size/Aspect ratio of still images Index Movie recording Playback RAW RAW+J FINE STD 100 Image quality of still images Number...
... search List of movies Remaining battery Scene Recognition icons Flash charge in progress AF illuminator 14GB Continued r Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot Mode Scene Selection Picture Effect Graphic display Image size/Aspect ratio of still images Index Movie recording Playback RAW RAW+J FINE STD 100 Image quality of still images Number...
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... set up the basic settings for playback on the screen, select the desired item and press the center of the subject. Intelligent Auto Scene Selection Picture Effect Anti Motion Blur Sweep Panorama 3D Sweep Panorama Manual Exposure Shutter Priority Aperture Priority The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings...
... set up the basic settings for playback on the screen, select the desired item and press the center of the subject. Intelligent Auto Scene Selection Picture Effect Anti Motion Blur Sweep Panorama 3D Sweep Panorama Manual Exposure Shutter Priority Aperture Priority The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings...
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... a subject with high speed. Adjusts the level of the background. The screen changes to [Intelligent Auto], press [Reset]. Index Available Photo Creativity functions Bkground Defocus Picture Effect Soft Skin Effect Self-timer/Continuous Adv. You can operate the camera intuitively using Photo Creativity, since the screen is turned off, the settings...
... a subject with high speed. Adjusts the level of the background. The screen changes to [Intelligent Auto], press [Reset]. Index Available Photo Creativity functions Bkground Defocus Picture Effect Soft Skin Effect Self-timer/Continuous Adv. You can operate the camera intuitively using Photo Creativity, since the screen is turned off, the settings...
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...] to restore to the original status. Select the desired effect filter to achieve the various of textures. 1 Press the center of the control wheel. 2 Select [Picture Effect] by turning the control wheel, then press the center of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index...
...] to restore to the original status. Select the desired effect filter to achieve the various of textures. 1 Press the center of the control wheel. 2 Select [Picture Effect] by turning the control wheel, then press the center of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index...
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... image will make the entire histogram shift to the right side, and darker image to recording information. Histogram Displays the luminance distribution graphically, in the picture.
... image will make the entire histogram shift to the right side, and darker image to recording information. Histogram Displays the luminance distribution graphically, in the picture.
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... high contrast, abstract look by (Color) heavily emphasizing primary colors. Posterization Creates a high contrast, abstract look of contents Sample photo Menu search search Picture Effect You can shoot with sepia color tones and faded contrast. Partial Color Creates an image which retains the color blue, (Blue) but converts others... Color Creates an image which retains the color red, (Red) but converts others to obtain the various textures. 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Picture Effect] t desired mode. Table of an aged photo with an effect filter to black and white.
... high contrast, abstract look by (Color) heavily emphasizing primary colors. Posterization Creates a high contrast, abstract look of contents Sample photo Menu search search Picture Effect You can shoot with sepia color tones and faded contrast. Partial Color Creates an image which retains the color blue, (Blue) but converts others... Color Creates an image which retains the color red, (Red) but converts others to obtain the various textures. 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Picture Effect] t desired mode. Table of an aged photo with an effect filter to black and white.
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Notes • If you select [Picture Effect], with shaded corners and pronounced colors. High Contrast Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere: bright, transparent, ethereal, tender, soft. High-key Creates an ...
Notes • If you select [Picture Effect], with shaded corners and pronounced colors. High Contrast Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere: bright, transparent, ethereal, tender, soft. High-key Creates an ...
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.... To cancel the bracket, select [Single-shot Adv.]. (Bracket: Cont.: 0.3 EV) (Bracket: Cont.: 0.7 EV) Images are taken with the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Picture Effect] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [Auto HDR] • The last shot is shown on the auto review. • In...
.... To cancel the bracket, select [Single-shot Adv.]. (Bracket: Cont.: 0.3 EV) (Bracket: Cont.: 0.7 EV) Images are taken with the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Picture Effect] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [Auto HDR] • The last shot is shown on the auto review. • In...
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... when using the following functions: - AF range finder frame (Flexible Spot) Moves the focusing area to focus on faces. Movie recording - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Picture Effect] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] • When the AF illuminator is indicated with priority on a small subject or narrow...
... when using the following functions: - AF range finder frame (Flexible Spot) Moves the focusing area to focus on faces. Movie recording - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Picture Effect] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] • When the AF illuminator is indicated with priority on a small subject or narrow...
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... subject is in focus. Use this when the subject is selected when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Self-timer] - [Scene Selection], excluding [Sports Action] - [Picture Effect] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - Index 64GB
... subject is in focus. Use this when the subject is selected when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Self-timer] - [Scene Selection], excluding [Sports Action] - [Picture Effect] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - Index 64GB
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... setting of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Precision Dig. Zoom]. 2 Turn the control wheel and decide the zoom rate. Zoom function with the Picture Effect function, an effect may be extremely emphasized on and around the center area. 65GB Zoom You can zoom in on the recorded images. •...
... setting of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Precision Dig. Zoom]. 2 Turn the control wheel and decide the zoom rate. Zoom function with the Picture Effect function, an effect may be extremely emphasized on and around the center area. 65GB Zoom You can zoom in on the recorded images. •...
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... [Manual Exposure] with an appropriate brightness even under insufficient exposure. Notes • [ISO AUTO] is selected when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Picture Effect] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] • The larger the number, the higher the noise level. • When the exposure mode is...
... [Manual Exposure] with an appropriate brightness even under insufficient exposure. Notes • [ISO AUTO] is selected when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Picture Effect] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] • The larger the number, the higher the noise level. • When the exposure mode is...
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..., a custom white balance is 5500 K.) Based on using the set color temperature as the standard, the color can be compensated to G (Green) or M (Magenta). Take pictures with the flash light taken into account. turns the image bluish. The higher the number, the more bluish the image. (The default setting is registered...
..., a custom white balance is 5500 K.) Based on using the set color temperature as the standard, the color can be compensated to G (Green) or M (Magenta). Take pictures with the flash light taken into account. turns the image bluish. The higher the number, the more bluish the image. (The default setting is registered...
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...] t [Metering Mode] t desired mode. (Multi) (Center) (Spot) Measures light on the subject. Measures only the central area (Spot metering). Movie recording - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Picture Effect] - [Precision Dig. Measures the average brightness of the entire screen, while emphasizing the central area of the entire screen (Multi-pattern metering).
...] t [Metering Mode] t desired mode. (Multi) (Center) (Spot) Measures light on the subject. Measures only the central area (Spot metering). Movie recording - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Picture Effect] - [Precision Dig. Measures the average brightness of the entire screen, while emphasizing the central area of the entire screen (Multi-pattern metering).
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... is outside the maximum range of people against the dark background in a range of flash light along with the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Picture Effect] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] - Notes • You cannot use [Flash Compensation] with the change of the shutter speed and aperture...
... is outside the maximum range of people against the dark background in a range of flash light along with the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Picture Effect] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] - Notes • You cannot use [Flash Compensation] with the change of the shutter speed and aperture...
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... proper exposure and one overlaid image are recorded. Lv5 Corrects the brightness automatically. Note • You can select [DRO/Auto HDR] only in [Scene Selection] - [Picture Effect] • When shooting with the optimal brightness and gradation. Select the proper level by checking the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect.
... proper exposure and one overlaid image are recorded. Lv5 Corrects the brightness automatically. Note • You can select [DRO/Auto HDR] only in [Scene Selection] - [Picture Effect] • When shooting with the optimal brightness and gradation. Select the proper level by checking the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect.
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When a lower value is selected, the color of the image is selected when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Picture Effect] Index 83GB You can be adjusted for each Creative Style item. (Contrast) (Saturation) (Sharpness) The higher the value selected, the more . (Sunset) For shooting ...
When a lower value is selected, the color of the image is selected when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Picture Effect] Index 83GB You can be adjusted for each Creative Style item. (Contrast) (Saturation) (Sharpness) The higher the value selected, the more . (Sunset) For shooting ...
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... shows how many pixels of a particular brightness exist in the image. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Histogram] t desired setting. Note • You cannot display the histogram in the picture. Movie recording - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] z What is displayed or not. Brighter image will make the entire histogram shift to the right side, and...
... shows how many pixels of a particular brightness exist in the image. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Histogram] t desired setting. Note • You cannot display the histogram in the picture. Movie recording - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] z What is displayed or not. Brighter image will make the entire histogram shift to the right side, and...
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.... Select this to prioritize the timing of contents Sample photo Menu search search Long Exposure NR When you cannot take another picture. Notes • Noise reduction is not performed when using the following functions, even when it is in progress, a ... Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] • You cannot change [Long Exposure NR] when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Picture Effect] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] Index 106GB Table of shooting. Select this to prioritize the image quality. Off Does ...
.... Select this to prioritize the timing of contents Sample photo Menu search search Long Exposure NR When you cannot take another picture. Notes • Noise reduction is not performed when using the following functions, even when it is in progress, a ... Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] • You cannot change [Long Exposure NR] when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Picture Effect] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] Index 106GB Table of shooting. Select this to prioritize the image quality. Off Does ...
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... not supported. *2 Starter (Edition) is not supported. Index 142GB Continued r Table of images shot with your camera. • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" • "PMB" (Picture Motion Browser) Notes • "PMB" is not compatible with Macintosh computers. • If you have installed the same software...
... not supported. *2 Starter (Edition) is not supported. Index 142GB Continued r Table of images shot with your camera. • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" • "PMB" (Picture Motion Browser) Notes • "PMB" is not compatible with Macintosh computers. • If you have installed the same software...